Well, I finally had a chance to test the 225 DeepCurl. I started out with 50 grains and worked up to 52 grains of Alliant 2000 MR. No pressure signs with any load.

50 gr- averaged 2480 fps
51 gr- averaged 2515 fps
52 gr- averaged 2538 fps

I also checked the 200 Hot Cor with 52 grains and it clocked right at 2550, a far cry from Alliant's published 2725 fps. 48 grains of R15 registered right around 2500 fps.

Based on tests, I think I have room to work up the Hot Cor to possibly 54 grains of 2000 MR ( I have a ton of Hot Cors).

I also need to load more of the Deepcurls and test for accuracy. I never thought the 338 Federal could approach 2550 fps with a 225 grain bullet. This combo appears to be a winner considering it's a bonded core, has a .491 BC, and costs the same as the 200 Hot Cor.


Scott